52.42. The weekly driving duration for a driver, including overtime work, must not exceed:
UAТривалість керування для водія на тиждень з урахуванням понаднормових робіт не повинна перевищувати:
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This exam question focuses on road safety and the impact of fatigue on driving. Overfatigue reduces attention, impairs reaction speed, and increases the risk of traffic accidents, which is why the Traffic Rules of Ukraine explicitly prohibit driving in a fatigued state (paragraph 2.9, subparagraph "v"). Theoretical exams often include regulations related to drivers' work and rest schedules, as these directly support the requirements of traffic rules to prevent driving in a dangerous condition.
In essence, this question tests knowledge of the topic "driver's duties and responsibilities" in the Traffic Rules, as well as the understanding that some restrictions for professional drivers are set not by the Rules themselves, but by specialized regulatory acts. It is important to remember: the Traffic Rules of Ukraine do not have a separate clause that defines a weekly driving limit in hours, but a specific maximum is established by paragraph 3.4 of the Regulation on Working Time and Rest Time for Drivers of Wheeled Vehicles (Order of the Ministry of Transport and Communications No. 340 dated 07.06.2010).
Among the options of 47, 48, and 49 hours, the correct one is the one that corresponds to the specified regulation: the weekly duration of driving, including overtime, must not exceed 48 hours. The value of 47 hours is understated and does not meet the established standard, while 49 hours exceeds the permissible limit, thus contradicting the requirements of the work and rest schedule. In practice, this means that the driver must sum up all hours behind the wheel during the week and not exceed the limit even when part of the shifts were overtime.
Clause 2.9 (subclause "v")
The driver is prohibited from operating a vehicle in a sick or fatigued condition that endangers road safety.
Brief explanation: In the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, the issue of "driver's working hours" is not directly regulated, but the Rules prohibit driving in a state of fatigue, which is directly related to the need to observe the work and rest schedule.
Traffic Rules of Ukraine: the "48 hours per week" provision is absent
The Traffic Rules of Ukraine do not contain a clause that sets the maximum duration of driving a vehicle per week in hours (specifically "48 hours"). Such limits are established by separate regulatory acts on the work and rest schedule of drivers.
Clause 3.4 of the "Regulations on Working Time and Rest Time of Drivers of Wheeled Vehicles" (Order of the Ministry of Transport and Communications No. 340 dated 07.06.2010)
The duration of driving for a driver per week, including overtime work, must not exceed 48 hours.
That is, the correct answer is "48 hours.", given that according to the Traffic Rules there is no direct weekly limit in hours, and the specific 48-hour limit is established by clause 3.4 of the relevant Regulations on working time and rest time of drivers.
When preparing for the exam, it is important to understand that there are restrictions for drivers not only on the daily driving duration, but also on the total driving time per week. This is done to reduce fatigue, which directly affects attention, reaction speed, and road safety.
The regulatory requirements regarding the work and rest schedule for drivers set the maximum weekly time specifically for driving a vehicle. It is taken into account that overtime work may occur during the week, but even with overtime, the total time spent behind the wheel cannot exceed the established limit. That is, "overtime" does not mean "without limits," but is only allowed within the overall limit.
For example, if a driver drove for 8 hours over six days, this already amounts to 48 hours, and it is not allowed to increase the driving time further that week. Or if a driver had several longer shifts during the week, he still must sum up the driving hours for all days and make sure not to exceed the weekly maximum.
Therefore, the correct answer is "48 hours," since the total driving duration per week, including overtime work, is limited by the established norm and cannot exceed 48 hours.